And I, perched on a pinnacle
Of loneliness; an empty soul
Without another one’s bright light
To guide me through this starless night
No one to understand that this
Is but a bottomless abyss
That swallows heart and numbs the mind
Beneath its mailed fist, unkind
Lost little girl, that no one sees
And there is none who can appease
Or plea for mercy to abate
This hellish pain, for it’s too late
Though we started our journey with sadness and loss
So confused, not quiet knowing just where to begin
Yet we waded fate’s currents and somehow did cross
Our life’s battle, without you, I never could win
How does one say “I love you”, that’s only a part
Of the joy you bring to my life every day
Song of laughter and pride whispered deep in my heart
You can play it forever, for me, Lil’ D J
To me, it’s all for naught, if there was not one such as you
Who, through the years, has shown her son what love must really mean
The pomp is mere façade without a love that’s strong and true
And that is only learned from an example which is seen
Each day of life, while growing and becoming a young man
A mother’s guiding hand, both firm and comforting, as one
To mold a man, just like your son; I hope someday I can
Be just as good a “Mom”, dear Robin. Thank you for your son.
Was it just fate or happenstance
that gave me someone to enhance
my life, so rich and full in every way?
I know genetics played a part,
also, a kind and loving heart
and tender arms that kept all harm at bay.
I guess someone like you is rare.
You are best, beyond compare.
I thank my lucky stars each night I pray.
For no one ever could replace
your wisdom, charm or warm embrace.
Each gift is given without thought of pay.
You are my Dad and my best friend,
my first true love, without an end.
You are my heart, my sunshine’s brightest ray!
The Thank You:
Larry, you are amazing! The poem was perfect in every way. Thank you so much and I hope to hear of you becoming a famous poet soon or perhaps you will start the next hallmark. Good luck in your endeavors and happy New Year!
Carly
So why am I alone and sleepless in my bed at night
And why shed tears of broken-hearted pain before I sleep
That love I felt is just as strong and you are still my light
And though we are no longer one, my heart you’ll always keep
For only you know how to mend that broken heart of mine
Or how to dry my tears with your soft lips upon my face
I only wish we had another chance, give me a sign
That you still feel the way I do; let love, your fear replace
For I know now my heart is safe, protected in your care
Our friendship’s so much more than friends. I think you know that’s true
It’s much too hard to live each day when knowing we could share
Love, strong and true in this New Year, I want this so. Do you?
Your strength, my gift from God, carried us tho' sometimes were hard.
The love, and friendship, which you gave, was undeserved reward.
The face you showed the world is tough, inside; you're tenderness.
Your care and feelings, hid from most; are given me, and bless.
True friends and lovers we have been and it's my hope and prayer
that people of this world might have what we, together, share.
For near a quarter century, we've walked through trials, head high,
shared laughter and good times together, treasures one can't buy.
I know you've never cared to much for poetry, my dear
but you're a song my heart still sings whenever you are near.
Then to that final resting-place
We carried you, in prayerful pain.
'Twas crowded with our floral gifts
Where mortal body would remain.
Said eulogy with tear-choked voice,
Sang songs and sent a prayer your way
Then held each other as we left
'Neath clouds, which matched our souls of gray.
The pain from losing one so loved
Will ebb as empty days crawl by
Until we too are laid to rest
And join you, waiting, in the sky.
I received two requests on the same day for very similar occasions
so I combined the requests and wrote one poem for both ladies.
"God didn't make enough tomorrows for the things we did not say."
"He didn't put the hours we need to be with those we dearly love."
And Dad, with wisdom in his voice said, "There is always time to pray."
"And when I'm gone your thoughts and words shall fly to me like snow white dove."
“What of all your grandchildren, Dad?” how shall we ever explain to them?
Why you were taken, at this time? Walked calmly into death's long shade.
"Tell them to walk this bounteous land and view the wondrous sights with Him,
For time grows short and when God calls, I shall come running, unafraid!"
"I've lived a life so rich and full, though not as long as I would want.
God's gifts have been without compare for such a mortal man as me.
With head held high, I walk the path to God above, which Christ's blood bought.
And know that I, in God's own plan, lived all my life as it should be."
As patience wanes ‘neath darkened mood
And love seem just a dream
You keep me waiting in the wings
‘Till I just want to scream
Our future, seen through cold gray fog,
Is faint. Maybe there’s none
The trip through life, I’d walk with you
Has never yet begun
Love’s two-way street has not been shared
I’m lost. What can I do?
Perhaps be found by someone else
And disappear from view.
Young men, whose smiles were wiped away; blood spilled upon the sand
We prayed it wasn’t you but waited, fearful of the call
But now you’re home and oh my dear, the feeling is so grand
Our pride shines forth from tearful eyes, so handsome and so tall
Please know, we love you Roger and before the parties start
To welcome home my soldier, with your friends and brother too
I’d like to share one thing with you from deep within my heart
There’s no where on this earth I’d rather be than here with you
Unlike so many others, with their pain, we’re blessed, somehow
Our prayers to God, were answered by your presence with us now
Do you know, when all alone,
I long for you, and cry?
Wishing you were in my arms
To ease my every fear.
I can think of no one else
To share my love, but you
And know your heart was given
To another, not to me
But jealously, I’m waiting
And when her love is through
Please know I’m here forever
When, again, your heart is free.
With open arms, I’ll only try,
Your broken hearted tears, to dry
Our generation, so confused,
Has never understood
The bigotry and apathy
That's rampant in our 'hood.
Why "hate" and "death" are more familiar
Than is "love" and "life".
Why "war" and "poverty" are all we see.
Why "gun" and "knife"?
Shine Hope's bright beacon on your path in life,
For "you" are truth.
It is your obligation and your right
To change by youth.
Remake this world, as it should be,
Not as the earth now seems.
Together, we can do this.
Show the world your strength and dreams!
I bid you all farewell, the best of life,
In coming years.
I will not say "goodbye" to friends I've made.
That would bring tears.
For those who have prepared themselves
To live upon this earth,
Go forth; improve it where you can.
"You" are this world's rebirth!
And I, in wonder, that an angel
Ever wished to share
Her thoughts and dreams; a love I felt
That I would never know
The joy you bring to life is so much more
Than is my due
Mere words will not describe how my heart pounds
When you are near
Each simple conversation brings
More bliss than poets knew
Who wrote of their great love,
I love you so much more, my dear
In dreams, you come to me, and I,
With heaven in my heart
Could ask no more of life but that
We two should never part
called CHAT, I just don't understand.
Is it that great? Are they that grand?
Soft hands, send words and thoughts, not heard,
fly 'cross the keys like frightened bird.
En route to rooms, spread 'round the earth,
you share your dreams, your grief and mirth.
The green-eyed monster, Jealousy,
has raised its head and frightens me.
It says, "You're losing her!" and sneers
at my belief and groundless fears.
The love I feel for you is strong,
your happiness can not be wrong
but though you love me just as much
I feel as if I'm losing touch
with you each day you play that game.
Our wedded bliss is not the same.
I know I'm selfish, but confused
and worried that a thief has used
the "net" and "chat" to steal your heart,
from me. These thoughts I must impart
I'd rather "chat" without the keys,
and share your dreams you send with ease
to someone I shall never see
or care to know. For, I am me.
My jealousy and fear, love lost,
the wasted time, emotions tossed,
are feelings that you put me through!
When you're with "Them", I'm not with you!
Can Husbands Attend Too?
And auras, which make eyes go blind,
where diamond tears have dwelled.
To anything but you, my heart,
your comfort fills my soul.
Soon, we will never be apart
for you have made me whole
Inspiring me in ways, I pray
you’ll someday understand.
Just being there for me each day;
the mere touch of your hand
is like a chain which binds me here.
Within your arms, is care.
We’ll be together soon, my dear
a lifetime left to share
No creature moved upon its face though habitats remained.
The skeletons of buildings, shattered teeth across the land,
and on those shards of marble, grotesque shadows were ingrained.
Beneath those fearsome shapes, there lies a billion mounds of sand.
Vast oceans; now dry chasms, littered here and there with piles
of stark white cartilage protruding from their salty shroud.
Sea creatures, great and small, strewn on its briny floor for miles
and mighty hulks of broken ships lay in a rusted crowd.
We know the villains shape and size from shadows etched in stone.
The heat from their great rage was matched by star hot rain of fire.
No sound, except the weeping wind; I stand here all alone
upon what was a lovely world, but now a funeral pyre.
The fly is nature’s garbage man, one of her best, indeed.
The waste and refuse we produce are things on which they feed
their young. The humble maggot, starts its life amid decay.
They’re needed to consume the million tons we waste each day.
The fly has never wasted one small morsel of its food
and freshness or decay, does not bring changes in its mood.
If things are dead, they’re breakfast and a place to lay their eggs.
They’re satisfied with living on humanity’s stale dregs.
Next time you swat a fly, think twice, it’s like a flying maid
who neatly cleans your messy world and never is dismayed.
Be glad that you don’t have his job, come on, you know it’s true.
If flies were gone, who would we get, to do just what they do?
Your smiles and laughter, freely shared;
your love and empathy
are treasures, locked within my soul.
I’ll cherish, when we part
our separate ways, upon life’s path,
the ways you’ve touched my heart.
As sunset fades to starry night,
bright memories misplaced
the faces I have grown to love,
by time’s sure wind, erased.
Each precious moment, caught and kept;
safe for some future day
shall comfort me when I’m alone
and hold pain’s tears at bay.
The Thank You:
That was absolutely beautiful, thank you so much. I will most definitely use it. You have an awesome talent... never, for one day, take that for granted...Michelle
I know, sometimes, that things are tough
Together, we are tougher, still
For burdens shared, we've strength enough
To climb love's path o'er highest hill.
Each precious moment I'm with you
Is never quite enough, it seems
You fill my world as none could do
You are my thoughts, my hopes, and dreams.
Each day, I face this life we lead
With love you share, your smile and charms
And when you're gone, I pray, "God's speed"
For your return to hungry arms
Dear Marcus, there could never be
A stronger love than which I give
Except for yours, your gift to me
Your love's the food on which I live.
Love, strong as ours, is shared by few
Forget the past, let's start anew
Too many voices drowning out the words you could not hear
Intruders, though they’re friends, erase the oneness that we had
I’ve always been there for you and you’re there for me, my dear
But friends crowd out our love which now seems lost and makes me sad
I broke your heart, forgot my vows of fealty and love
And left a mockery of all the promises I’d made
But may the Lord destroy me with lightening from above
If ever they were broken once again; for this, I’ve prayed
One love, one life with guidance from above is all I need
Our plans to make a home together until “Death do part”
Just you and me together ‘till the end of time, I plead
I’ll leave the choices up to you, “The End?” or a new start.
